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From a lowly yeast, researchers divine a clue to human disease

...ivity and that, when malfunctioning in humans, may contribute to serious neurological disorders. The work, published in the Dec. 8 issue of the journal Molecular Cell, shows how a mutation in a single gene can have widespread effects on regulation of the genetic program in a cell, causing some genes to be read...

New sunscreen ingredient to heal sunburn and help prevent skin cancer

...nscreens containing these components will not only contribute to preventing and repairing skin damage caused by UV light, but will also be more effective and will last longer (up to three hours) after application on the skin than conventional sunscreen lotions. Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers i...

'Allergy cells' can aggravate cancer and psoriasis

... have now demonstrated how the mast cells can also contribute to diseases like psoriasis and cancer. Mast cell...ead to chronic inflammation. "These new findings contribute to our understanding of the part played by the mast cell in atopical eczema, psoriasis and Hodgkins ...

Replacing insulin is top-ranked breakthrough foreseen for health in developing world

...and systematically how regenerative medicine could contribute to improving health in developing countries," the authors say. Building Capacity in Developing Countries for Regenerative Medicine While developed countries share large interests in treatments for such chronic illnesses as diabetes and heart di...

An artificial cornea is in sight, thanks to biomimetic hydrogels

... in situ keratomileusis, or LASIK, eye surgery may contribute to the shortage of donor tissue in developed nations, he notes, as this surgery disqualifies donation. A tissue-engineered artificial cornea could lessen or eliminate the need for donor tissue. At least a dozen groups worldwide are working to devel...

Research suggests beta agonists may alter the immune system

...e type 2 T cell response occurs and is believed to contribute to the disease. "Inhaled beta-agonists are very effective in opening up airways and allowing asthmatics to breathe, but their ability to address the underlying inflammation that causes most asthma has been debated for years," said Penn, an associat...

Two central mysteries in genome inheritance solved at UCSD

...e distribution result in genetic birth defects and contribute to the genesis of cancer. Accurate distribution of the genome, which is split into chromosomes of varying number depending on the species, requires specialized protein polymers called microtubules. "After the genome is replicated, microtubule...

World-wide warning of highly drug-resistant tuberculosis

...rratic supply) and poor adherence to drugs can all contribute to this resistance to drugs. Where HIV rates are high, this allows particularly rapid spread of the disease within hospital settings and the community. Dr Lawn says several responses to this problem are required including urgent assessment of th...

High tech help to prevent further heart disease

...e healthy and positive lifestyle changes that will contribute to their recovery and ongoing wellbeing. ...

UCSD researchers create roadmap to integrin activation

... ability to engineer these activation pathways may contribute to efforts to develop artificial platelets or leuk...a, but do block signaling pathways that indirectly contribute to GPIIb-IIIa activation. Thus, they achieve a chronic anti-thrombotic effect with acceptable risk ...

First-time analysis reveals millions of Europeans left at risk from influenza

... of cases of death and illness from influenza, and contribute to flu pandemic preparedness in Europe by increasing vaccine production and distribution capacity," continued Dr Osterhaus. Influenza experts from Solvay Pharmaceuticals in collaboration with a research team at Mapi Values in the UK, took on this ...

Male chimpanzees prefer mating with old females

...idea that long-term pair bonding and menopause may contribute to the preference of human males for young females, also suggest that this characteristic may be an evolutionarily derived trait that arose in the human lineage sometime after the lineages giving rise to humans and chimpanzees diverged. ...

Extraordinary life found around deep-sea gas seeps

...sampled in the southwest Pacific, and will greatly contribute to our knowledge of these intriguing ecosystems,' says Dr Amy Baco-Taylor, from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Massachusetts, who co-led the voyage with Dr Ashley Rowden from New Zealand's National Institute of Water & Atmosph...

Mirrors in the mind: New studies elucidate how the brain reflects onto itself the actions of others

...ed mirror neurons, which have been hypothesized to contribute to skills such as empathy, socialized behavior, and language acquisition. The new findings contribute to our understanding of how conceptually related instances of language and action, and sound and act...

Fish species plays surprise role in aiding coral reef recovery

...es in the recovery of coral reefs, and potentially contribute to the identification and future protection of species groups that underlie the resilience and regenerative capacity of coral reef ecosystems. ...

Bitter taste identifies poisons in foods

... A comprehensive understanding how food components contribute to taste is necessary to develop modern tools for both nutritional counseling and food development." ...

How brain injury leads to seizures, memory problems

...ic brain injury. Our hope is that our research may contribute to potential therapies for TBI patients." Transportation accidents such as car crashes are responsible for the majority of TBIs in people under age 75. According to the National Institutes of Health, over 5 million Americans currently have permane...

Planning ahead: Having the healthiest baby possible

...his or her birth, because many of the factors that contribute to the mother's and child's health can be identified and often successfully managed before pregnancy." Bill Tucker, Executive Editor at Springer, said, "In order to ensure that this important information reaches a wider public, the Supplement has be...

Fruit fly aggression studies have relevance to humans, animals

...elanogaster, pointing to new mechanisms that could contribute to abnormal aggression in humans and other animals. The study, led by doctoral student Alexis Edwards in the laboratory of Dr. Trudy Mackay, William Neal Reynolds Professor of Genetics, appears online in PloS Genetics. Feisty flies themselves may ...

New data from NIH lab confirms protocol to reverse type 1 diabetes in mice

...nce that adult precursor cells from the spleen can contribute to the regeneration of beta cells. In 2001 and 20...cells, indicating that the introduced spleen cells contribute to islet recovery. The current study also showed that the degree of spleen cell contribution is infl...

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